Shooting Stars,American Cowslip. A charming perennial with clumps of pale green leaves. Sturdy stems of creamy white flowers with swept-back petals and dark centres. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to May. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Dodecatheon meadia f. album
A charming perennial with clumps of pale green leaves. Sturdy stems of creamy white flowers with swept-back petals and dark centres.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Dodecatheon |
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Species | meadia |
Varietry | f. album |
Common Name | Shooting Stars, American Cowslip |
Flower Colour | cream, white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Shaded site |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 25cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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